Summary - BEWICK HOUSE APARTMENT 11 BEWICK STREET NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE NE1 5EJ
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Central location ideal for first-time buyers and city investors.
Victorian period building with high ceilings and large windows
Open-plan living room with contemporary kitchen and good natural light
One double bedroom and modern bathroom; average-sized overall
Lease exceptionally long (900 years); extension currently in progress
Council Tax Band A — low ongoing local tax cost
Very slow broadband speeds; poor for heavy streaming or remote work
Area flagged as high crime and deprived — impacts safety perception
Stone walls assumed uninsulated and secondary glazing; potential retrofit costs
Set within a handsome Victorian building on Bewick Street, this one-bedroom apartment combines period character with central convenience. High ceilings and large windows give a light, airy feel to the open-plan living space, while a compact double bedroom and modern bathroom complete the accommodation.
Practical points favour city living: Council Tax Band A and a very long lease (900 years, with an extension in progress) reduce typical ownership headaches. The property is well placed for public transport, shops, cafés and universities, appealing to first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors seeking a central, low-maintenance pied-à-terre.
Buyers should note several material limitations. The property sits in a high-crime area and the wider neighbourhood is marked as deprived. Broadband speeds are reported as very slow and the building’s stone walls likely lack insulation; glazing is secondary. Heating runs off electric boiler and radiators, which can increase running costs compared with mains gas.
Overall this is a compact, characterful apartment with clear upside for those prioritising location, a long lease and low council tax. It will suit buyers wanting central access and investment potential but who accept lower broadband performance and may need to budget for thermal upgrades or higher energy bills.
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